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Parameter: u

Dataset: 
ADCP - Broad Band
Parameter: 
velocity east
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 u
Short Description:
 velocity east
Official Name:
 u
No Data Value:
Description:
 

eastward component of current velocity, Eastward flow is positive. Units vary, can be m/s, cm/s,...

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
u
Supplied Units: 
m/s
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

East velocity component

Each parameter name includes the bin number and the center depth of each bin in meters

u01_25 is bin 1 with a center depth of 25 meters